Psalm 25:4 similarly prays 'Make me know your ways' — a direct parallel to David's request for guidance.

Psalm 25:5 asks 'Lead me in your truth' — the same verb and theme of divine guidance as in this verse.

In Psalm 27:11, the same plea for God to lead in a straight path because of enemies appears, reinforcing the theme of divine guidance amid opposition.

Psalm 86:11 prays 'Teach me your way' — another parallel plea for God to direct the psalmist's path.

Psalm 143:8-10 combines requests for guidance, deliverance from enemies, and being led on level ground — a very close parallel.

Psalm 23:3 says God guides along right paths, directly paralleling the request for a straight way in Psalm 5:8.

Psalm 139:24 similarly asks God to examine and lead in the right way, reinforcing the theme of divine guidance amid opposition.

Psalm 119:10 asks not to wander from God's commandments, echoing the desire for straight paths in this verse.

Proverbs 3:6 promises that acknowledging God will make your paths straight — the same phrase as 'make your way straight' in this verse.